Sunday, March 22, 2015

Brooks Robinson: Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1983

Born: May 18, 1937

1955: Graduated High School

1955: Signed by Baltimore Orioles

Debut: September 17, 1955 (Orioles)

1964: AL MVP (.317, 28 HR, 118 RBI, 194 hits, 82 runs, 35 doubles, .521 SLG, .889 OPS, 319 TB)

1966: ASG MVP

1966: O's win World Series

1969: O's win Pennant

1970: O's win World Series

1970: World Series MVP

1970: Babe Ruth Award

1971: O's win Pennant

1972: Roberto Clemente Award

1973: Started two triple plays

1973-74: O's win AL East

1977: Retired

1977: O's retired his #5

1983: Elected to Hall of Fame (92% of vote)

1999: All Century Team

2008: All Time Gold Glove Team

2012: Statue unveiled in Baltimore


Accomplishments:
2x World Champion

18x All Star

16x Gold Glove

1964 AL MVP

1970 World Series MVP

1970 Babe Ruth Award

1966 ASG MVP

1972 Roberto Clemente Award

23 seasons with one team (record)

.267

268 HR

1357 RBI

1232 Runs

2848 Hits

482 Doubles

.723 OPS

4270 TB

30+ doubles: 5x

20+ HR: 6x

100+ RBI: 2x

.300: 2x

.521 slugging (1964)

300 TB: 2x

Led league in games: 5x

Led league in AB (668): 1961

Led league in RBI (118): 1964

Led league in SF: 4x

Postseason: .303, 5 HR, 22 RBI, .785 OPS (9 Series)

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